True Magic [First Version]
by Mos Def
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Dec 29, 2006
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21

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  1. TM
    Jan 30, 2007
    5
    I appreciate the raw approach to this album. I also agree that it does play more like an underground tape than a major release (and if the stripped down packaging was a move to lower the container deduction, I think Mos deserves to take a bow!) All bets are usually off when an artist(s) are trying to get out of a contract (Phrenology is a good example of this), so while this isn't I appreciate the raw approach to this album. I also agree that it does play more like an underground tape than a major release (and if the stripped down packaging was a move to lower the container deduction, I think Mos deserves to take a bow!) All bets are usually off when an artist(s) are trying to get out of a contract (Phrenology is a good example of this), so while this isn't Black on Both Sides, It does take some creative liberties, which is refreshing in itself.… Expand

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Metascore
45

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 4 out of 9
  1. Billboard
    20
    Like its predecessor, the equally undercooked "The New Danger," there is a sense that a deadline crawled up before the music was cemented. [13 Jan 2007]
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    A large chunk is bogged down by extended outros and lyrical inanities. [19 Jan 2007, p.81]
  3. NOW Magazine
    80
    A Wu-Tangy darkness permeates the whole album, which is cluttered with gems both musical (live sax and jazz flute) and lyrical.
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